Swatches And Boomboxes

BONG! We got another banger comin to ya. Straight from your quarantined G'z! None other than the mastermind of the Wu-Tang Clan RZA...his first album...RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo. It's a really dope ride. Amazing features, a crazy movie-style story and people talking crazy in German at the top of the album. Don't be analog...get digital!

Hey y'all...we stepped outta the office for the week...so we are givin you a throwback episode, consistency is key! Check it out...we got the homie Brandon Collins (IG: @americancollins) for our classic rundown of Outkast's album ATLiens. This one is a goodie..you gon' dig the dirty south! So me and you...yo mama and yo cousin too...better listen!

Yo! We got yet another banger comin straight to your ear piece...we never run out of dope shit, fact! Get ready to come along for the underground classic from the Boogiemonsters "Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album." It's got some fire cuts on it y'all. Amazing lyricism, crazy concepts....you gon' love it!

1,2,3...we got a new album for thee! That's right, we aren't here to half step, especially when it comes to bringing you dope album reviews. We got the homie Chris Lamberth (@ChrisLamberth) in the booth with us for his pick, Mos Def's "Black On Both Sides." Get ready for a very dope hip hop classic, straight outta BK. In depth lyrics, substantial content...this was woke before "woke." Y'all gonna...

It's the waterproof MC! Man...this is a dope, dope album. Lyrics for days, flow for miles...you aren't going to be disappointed. We are talkin about none other than the legendary MC, Ras Kass and his second album, Rasassination. All killer, no filler. So many cool '90's references as well. You are in for a treat. C-Arson.

Bucktown! We are talkin none other than Smiff-N-Wessun's first album "Dah Shinin'." The beats, the sound and the vibes all let you know how undeniably classic this joint is...and of course, it's from Brooklyn, where else? Right on time for the 25th Anniversary of the album, we promise to lace up the timbs and break this one down for y'all. Congrats to Smiff-N-Wessun on this one and the whole Boot...

Rock the house y'all...we are doin it again, just for you! We got another slept on classic for your ears. None other than AZ's "Doe or Die" Lyricism at its finest. So many amazing beats and unforgettable lines from this East New York legend. So take a trip to Sugar Hill...because this one is Rather Unique.

We still doin this y'all! Back at it once again...on this go around we break down the legendary super producer Timbaland's album "Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment." It is filled with classic cameos and stellar beats. You can't go wrong with this one. VA style baby!

Jigga! That's right y'all...another classic, what else would you expect?! We are talkin about The Blueprint, which held so much material worth discussing...the Takeover, Izzo, Girls, Girls, Girls. A real sign of the time. And of course, the debate over Renegade featuring Eminem. Who bested who? Come along with the us, because the driver of the Bentley is a pro.

The 2-1-5 is back! That's right y'all...we are taking another trip to Philly to rock it with the legendary Roots crew. The album in question...Things Fall Apart. It features some Philly icons like Beanie Sigel and Eve, so salute to that. And but of course the exceptional lyricism of Black Thought and Malik B. You really can't go wrong with this. So get ready for this dope jawn comin for ya!

Independent as f*ck...that's how we roll and that's how this album rolled when it dropped. We are talking none other than Company Flow's first album "Funcrusher Plus." A hip hop purist dreams, before El-P was runnin the jewels he was roll with Bigg Jus and Mr. Len to create this opus of 90's hip hop. So many dope Stretch and Bobbito shoutouts as well as graffiti references for days. It plays like...

Ready or not...here comes this episode! We got another classic one for you. Special guest Zilla Vodnas (IG: @zillavodnas) is at Jim Jam Studios to help the crew break down the iconic classic album The Score by The Fugees. So many dope cuts on this one, Ready Or Not, Fu-gee-la, Killing Me Softly With His Song. Pure sonic bliss! So get ready for Jersey's own incredibly dope trios joint

Watch out now! We got the Queens legends The Beatnuts album...A Musical Massacre on deck. What a fun ride...these guys are hilarious. And also incredibly dope rappers. So please...come with us on a journey back to when this classic album hit the streets!

SUUUUUU! We are comin through with U-God's first album "Golden Arms Redemption." An absolute underrated classic. Perfect beats and amazing lyrics. You are in for a real treat 90's hip hop heads. The Wu is the way and the Tang is the slang. U-God has his one-of-a-kind flow that will live on forever. Get ready for a dope one!

Pour up! We got the legendary West Coast MC, Tash comin through with his first album "Rap Life" ready to break down. It's got booze, weed, women...and bars! You really can't go wrong on this one. So many dope appearances from the West. You're gonna love it. Get a bar of that!

MAC! That's right y'all. We got another dope joint for your ears...on this joint we head to Philly to hear The Broad Street Bully's first album. Beanie Sigel's The Truth. Roc-A-Fella's dynasty was in full swing and this piece of music helped usher that in. True street rap. Undeniable rap skills...Beanie's no joke. Check it out!

What it look like? We comin at ya with another Boot Camp Clik masterpiece "The Rude Awakening" by The Cocoa Brovaz(Smiff-n-Wessun). High caliber lyricism at its finest. We go over everything from the name change to the dope videos that came with this joint. And of course the classic, "Won on Won." Get down for it!

Skill or be skilled! Thirstin Howl III brought the world of high caliber lyricism, bugged out humor and legendary tales of boostin to his first album "Skillionare." Recorded on a 4-track at Skillergans Island, it is a true testament of everything Lo and and dope. You're gonna love this, so lock in and put on your finest Lo garments and boost up. Salute to the L's!

We got that we got a dope album review of Group Home's "Livin Proof." East New York's own Lil' Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker created a classic joint with the help of none other than DJ Premier's beats. Amazing lines and 90's street life, you ain't gonna go wrong on this one. Supa Stars!

Hey yo! Check it y'all...Jim had to step out this week..but don't worry. Charles In Charge production has got y'all for real. He and Rivers Langley (@RiversLangley) breaking down Deltron 3030. Space age dystopian raps and amazing production. It's a real ride that we hope you're ready for. Get on your spacesuit and vibe out with the crew!

Oh man...we are bringing you nothing but the best on this one. We take a different road and bring you the soundtrack to one of the best movies ever...Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai. It's got some amazing production from Rza and high caliber lyricism. You will not be disappointed on this one, seriously. So go practice kung-fu on the roof next to the pigeon coup!

Bucktown! That's where we at and that's what we talkin about...Brooklyn's own "Black Moon" right out of the Boot Camp Clik! It's a classic cut that we got for you friends! Buckshot, 5ft and Evil Dee bring that authentic hip hop sound like none other. So get ready to roll with us...it's we got chu opin.

What up Joe? We are not here to disappoint you...which is why we head to the city of wind for Common's classic joint "One Day It'll All Make Sense." We ain't alone on it either, the big homey Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) is in the building with us down to get it and rock with us. A true introspective piece of work from one of Chicago's greatest MC's. So please, come join us on this ride!

The legendary Roots crew! That's right...we are goin back in time like we normally do to Philly for The Roots "Illadelph Halflife." Such an amazing album. Malik B does his thing and Black Thought proves again why he is one of the illest to ever bless the mic. We of course can't forget the beats and production either. So get down and get ready for another smokin dope one. Always do what we do!

Squeeze The Trigger! It's On! We got another classic banger comin for ya. On this go around we take a trip to LA to visit the album "Home Invasion" by none other than Ice-T. Actor, rapper and hustler. This one is Jim's favorite and for good reason. High caliber lyricism, street crime and namin names? What more do you need! So put your Raiders hat on and grab your locs...it's gonna get official. Wo...